SCHOOL-LEAVER'S EXAMINATION STATISTICS 1965–84

What is the percentage of school-leavers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (separately) obtaining 1 or more A-levels, 5 or more higher grade O-levels or CSE Grade 1 passes, 1 or more higher grade O-level or CSE Grade 1 passes, and no graded O-level or CSE results; in each year from 1965 to 1984.

3. Prior to 1974–75 and from 1979–80 includes only those leavers who obtained no GCE/CSE qualifications. From 1974–75 to 1977–78 includes additionally those who obtained GCE grades D, E but excludes those who obtained CSE grades 2–5.

4. The total number of school-leavers in 1972–73 was unusually low, owing to the raising of the school leaving age. Percentages are therefore atypical for this year.